Truslow & Truslow, Attorneys at Law
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbia, SC
22 firms listed · all 22 in Columbia · 6 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shealey Law Firm, Defense and Injury Attorneys
“They are both extremely kind and professional, I wouldn't want anyone else handling my case.”
Cavanaugh & Thickens
“Got the job done would highly recommend to anyone needing a good attorney!”
Law Office of David B. Tarr
“He was incredibly patient with me as I navigated my first serious traffic offense.”
Lane Law Firm
“Overall it was a very positive experience during a very difficult time and he helped me have the confidence to know that I had more control than I thought and that everything would work out.”
Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers
“Would definitely recommend them to anyone, Hank and Jennifer went above and beyond and had great service and professionalism!”
The 22 firms listed for Columbia, SC defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, SC
All 22 firms we list here are in Columbia itself. We have 50 firms in Columbia on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,258 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (99%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 6 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), truck accidents (6), wrongful death (6), criminal defense (5) and dui defense (5). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Columbia open on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 22 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Strom Law Firm
“They truly care about their clients and it shows in the way they pushed to get a resolution in a timely manner.”
Law Offices of Lori S. Murray
“I told her what I needed/wanted and she made just that happen.”
Sharpe & Leventis
“He explained everything to me step by step which took away unnecessary stress and really helped me to understand the process.”
Jack B. Swerling
“My family has trusted Jack to serve all of our Justice needs.”
Matt Bodman
“He helped me and my family solve a problem that we will forever be grateful for.”
Stoney & Walker
“I not only was satisfied but, was very appreciative of how Overture kept me informed of where my case stood each and every week.”
The Laubshire Law Firm
“I appreciate you guys so much thank you for handling my case.”
John Mobley Law Firm
“I had the privilege of working with an exceptional attorney in Attorney Mobley who demonstrated profound knowledge, professionalism and exceptional active listening skills throughout the entire process.”
Whetstone Perkins & Fulda
“Kept me up to date and informed on every step of the process.”
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Bailey Law Firm
“To those of you who choose Tyler you can be confident in knowing he and his team are diligent, responsive, and they treated me with the upmost respect!”
The Law Offices of Marion M. Moses
“Mr Moses and his team were very helpful and supportive in a tough time.”
The Law Offices of A. Randolph Hough
“Randy and Kayla helped me get a speeding ticket cancelled by a state trooper.”
Finkel Law Firm
“He clearly explained my options and put together an effective strategy to get me the resolution I desired.”
The Law Offices of S. Harrison Saunders VI
“I would recommend him for anyone.”
Kendrick & Leonard
“If you need a good lawyer Chris Leonard is one of the best lawyers I know stays in touch for the whole case and came out with a very good outcome.”
Johnson Toal & Battiste P.A.
“They are the best Attorneys in Columbia!!”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Columbia
- “Mr. Lane was very professional and he was easy to talk with and understanding, caring and it was a pleasure dealing with him on my case.” — client of Lane Law Firm
- “My experience with the Bailey Law Firm has been outstanding and extremely smooth.” — client of Bailey Law Firm
- “I recommend Marion to everyone. We were very pleased with his work!” — client of The Law Offices of Marion M. Moses
- “Mr. Bailey was and is very knowledgeable of what was needed to obtain the best outcome for me.” — client of Bailey Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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